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Shadows Of The Past Chapter 2

I look up at the sky and thank god for another day. My name is Jamie Sullivan. I'm a quiet
girl, and the daughter of a widowed reverend. Well the first day of school was over, and I
couldn't be more glad. The day was really long and I wasn't use to the whole bustling
activity of people and books. Though I had all these new books, there is always one that I
keep with me wherever I go.. my bible. It's my refuge from this world, and it helps me to
be strong when I'm down. I lost my mother when I was still a baby, and faith was
something she held dear to her. So what better way to honor my mom than to believe in
the same thing that made her strong, faith. Sometimes I am sad that I never had my
mother while growing up, but I know that she is always with me and that the Lord has a
plan for her, for all of us. Her spirit is always around me. I got off the bus saying bye to
Nancy and proceeded into my house. Seems that my dad was at the church preparing for
his next sermon or perhaps he was visiting a sick member of the church. He's always
doing something to help people. After placing all my stuff away I got a glass of kool aid
and just closed my eyes and thought about my day. Well school was really nerve racking
because I've never been the best public speaker in the world, so I'm not that social. I'm
sure people giggle at me because of how I look and how I dress... but I don't judge those
who don't understand. My friend Nancy and I always sit in the front of the bus, I wouldn't
like to get stuck in the back like Landon Carter. This morning when I got on the bus I
caught Landon Carter staring at me when I got on. I don't know what he was staring at, so
I just stared at him back. There's something different about Landon Carter, he doesn't
seem like the other boys. There was something about Landon that intrigued me. He was
rowdy and loud, but I always felt that there was a softer side to him. A side that he
definitely didn't show, but I know it was there. Our town isn't that big, so Landon and I
have had the same classes since kindergarten... but we never really talked. Unfortunately
Nancy didn't have the same class as me, but it's ok. I'd rather focus on what I need to get
done. I pull out my bible and inside is the information about the class I'm in.

" Hmm.. room 203." i said.
So I found the room a little later then everyone else. It's not easy because I'm a little afraid
to ask people for help. I entered the class and there was only one seat left.
I talked to the teacher and she placed me in the seat. As I walked over I could see a
new girl that I've never seen her. She was very pretty and her hair was beautiful blonde.
Low and behold, Landon was in my class... again. He sat to the right of me.
Landon was staring at the back of her head and had a lost look.
The girl turned and introduced herself to Landon. I just looked at them both.
Our teacher was named Ms. Helmstedt and she made us get up and introduce ourselves.
When it was time I got up and said I liked stars, books and my religion.
People were giggling, but I'm used to it. The girl stood up and said she likes " Carnivals,
flowers and a cute smile. " And as she was doing that she gave Landon a look.
I just looked at him.
Landon turned to me and said " You ok? "
and I just gave a small smirk and said " Yeah, sorry. "
He just looked at me and replied " uhm.. it's ok. "
So yeah, those are the kind of conversations Landon and I always had in the past.
Oh well, school work was to be done. We had assignments all day and it was kind of hard
to concentrate because the two love birds over there kept talking to each other.

It was Lunch time and I met up with Nancy over at the library, this is where we hung out.
We just sat there and joked about the people in our school. Nancy was more mean about
it, maybe it's because she tried being the cool girl. I just wanted to be me.
Well we had to go back to class and I said goodbye to Nancy.
Back in class we got put in groups. Landon, that girl and some kid named Kyle was in our
group. We had to make a project of our favorite things in life. Easy.. :)
I didn't make eye contact with Landon during our group discussion, luckily the bell rang
and we left for home. I walked straight to the bus. I don't like looking at people so I just
look down. It's seems funny, but I felt as though Landon and I were being forced
together all the time. People say I look at my feet, it's not that. I don't like making eye
contact with people. I got on the bus and sat next to Nancy. She was really excited and
said there was a fair tonight and that she wanted to go with me.
I said " I'll ask my dad ok? Then I'll call you "
She just hugged me and said " Let's go at 6 then, if you can! "
And I just nodded to her. Then Landon got on the bus, he again looked at me
Was there something on my face? I touched my cheek and wiped it.
As he walked passed I could feel his eyes on me, even after he passed me. I was just to
scared to turn around. Well here I am now.. back at home.. that sure was a long day.

Maybe I'll try calling church, maybe my dad is there.
I picked up the receiver and dialed the church.

" Hello? " my father answered.

" Daddy!! Hi! " I squealed.

" Hi Jamie, you at home? "
I just replied a yes and we talked for about 5 minutes.
Eventually I asked him if I could go tonight and he said ok. He left $20 in the living room
in the drawer of the oak desk
for me just In case I needed it. My dad was always smart.
I called Nancy and told her the news and she zipped to my house in a hurry. It was only 3
pm, but she likes to hang out here. We spent the afternoon doing some homework and
talking about nothing really. My dad came home around 5 pm and giggled when he saw
us two in my room.

" Is this girl talk? Can I join hm? "
I just ran to my dad and hugged him...
" Hi daddy! And.. no you can't join. you're a boy. haha "
" Aww... I see you. I love Jamie, be careful tonight ok? I just came by to
check on you, I've got a meeting over at the Bennets tonight. You 2 be good now oK?
You got the $20? "

And I just answered yes. He just kissed me on my head and grabbed his suit case and
headed for the door.
Since I was allowed out why stay here? Nancy and I went the Elmer's Mall to check out
the new
Glo Worms and My Little Pony toys. I was almost tempted to use my money at the mall.,
but I saved it for the carnival.
Since the Carnival was taking place at the mall's parking lot, there wasn't too far to walk.
It was about 6:05 and we headed outside. The carnival was already quite alive.
Nancy and I started with some bumper cars and it was fun. When we walked out Nancy
was holding her neck pretending she got in accident. She was always doing something
goofy like that. We both were getting kind of hungry, so we bought some hot-dogs and
played some games. I won a teddy bear from the dart game, as where Nancy won nothing.
She gave me a pouting face and was jealous of my bear. Nancy tried over and over and
ended up using 1/2 of her money just at darts. I thought she was going to throw the dart at
the helper because she was so mad. It was funny to see her determination. We were
having a great time and we saw a fortune teller, and me being Christian I didn't really
believe it. Yet I just wanted to check it out for fun, so I forced Nancy to go with me. We
ran over to the line and there was 2 kids in front of us.
I only saw them from the back, so I didn't pay them no mind. Nancy was going on and on
how lame these gypsy ladies were and that she'd rather not go. I just told her " Look at the
sign, 2 people can get their fortune read for the price of one, might as well Nancy! ". She
just looked at me and gave me a discontented look. The kids in front of us were laughing
and having a good time, then they turned around.
It was Landon and that new girl from class. I just looked at him, then quickly to her.
I just smiled at them and said a few words. " Hey there Carter, you guys having fun? "
He just nodded and smiled. Then his friend looked at me and stuck her hand out.
She had little pink wristbands on and her hair was in a twist to one side. I'm sure this style
will go out some day. I shook her hand. " Hi, my name is Jessica. "
and I just shook her hand tightly " Nice to meet you, I'm Jamie... welcome to Beaufort. "
She said thank you and turned around. Nancy just looked at me and whispered.
" She' s so prissy, she looks like a miniature version of Malibu barbie. "
I just gave her an angry and hushed her. We waited about 5 minutes in line and they were
next to go in. Then suddenly Jessica just said something to Landon, I'm not sure what it
was.. but she left him there. Landon just looked at her amazed and lifted his arms in
disbelief. It was there turn now and he was alone. Upset he just put his hands on his waste
and tapped his foot. He glanced at me and just simply asked
" You want to go in with me? I overheard your friend Nancy over there isn't a big fan of
the fortune teller.... it's on me I suppose. Don't want to waste my money for nothing. "
I was shocked he even asked me and whispered " sure ". It was so quiet that Landon
couldn't hear what I said. He just asked " What? ", I just cleared my throat and answered "
Sure. " Nancy said she'll just wait for me outside.. the gypsy creeps her out. Reminds her
of Mr. T with a bad accent.

We entered and the room was semi dark with a few cheap electronic candles supposedly
flickering on and off. She looked at us both and said " Come, sit. "
I sat down and Landon sort of scooted his chair closer to mine.. maybe it was just me. But
it felt... good to have him near. Naw... what was I thinking.
Landon paid the $2.50 and the gypsy put in her pouch. She was wearing weird garments.
A purple robe with a cheap golden sprayed head ware. Her nails were
dark with little star stickers on them. She spoke and said " In the world of magic and
unknown I do not use names, so do not tell me them understand? Fate runs it's own
course and a name does not matter. " We both just nodded yes and she unveiled her
crystal ball, and it was definitely mysterious looking. She turned off the lights and then a
faded reddish light came from
some kind of lamp above us. She did your whole " mantra " thing and looked at Landon.

" You son will have a very hard life....... it's unclear but I see pain and suffering, yet I see
strength and courage. You have a good heart, too bad you don't show it to other people.
The crystal ball is showing me that you will be a very successful man, but there will be
something that you will lose that will threaten the success of your future. It won't show
me what, but all I can say is when you have it.. and it leaves. Don't give up on your path,
because you're going to have something some people only dream of.. and I don't think it's
particularly material wealth... but more like... wealthy in love perhaps. That's all I can tell
you.. "

Landon was just amazed at what he heard and smiled. He just looked at me and just
smiled. " Did you hear? I'm going to be successful! Yes! "
I just nodded in a annoyed matter, if I was Landon thing the would've caught my ear was
the part about love. I guess Landon was a typical boy. As I was staring at Landon with a
stupefied look the gypsy then looked at me and began looking in her ball.

" Now it's your turn my dear. You are a beautiful person inside and out. You posses
tremendous strength and a extremely enduring heart. Definitely a trait that not most
young kids have. The ball is showing me that you will also have a rough life, but the
strength and faith you posses will help you through. Yet there's a lone figure that will also
help you... I can't see his face.. but he will be there for you when darkness comes. He will
become the most loving figure in your life and will not leave you. As for your distant
future.. I'm still unsure of why I can't see a future, all the ball is showing me is darkness.
It's ok my dear, it happens sometimes. The ball does things mysteriously. "

I smiled and thanked her for the fortune. Landon was looking at me the whole time I was
getting my reading.. he stares at me a lot. Actually I find it kind of annoying.
I just turned to him " Carter, why do you stare at me all the time? It makes me feel weird.
" He just blinked and then just tried to play it off, but I could tell. " Oh.. haha.. I do that
on purpose.. just to bug you. It works doesn't it? " I just nodded a no at him.
As we both got up to leave the gypsy stopped us suddenly.

"Wait you two.. I don't usually do this.. but I sense something from the both of you. It's
something that I can't explain. Maybe it's because you're both young, or it maybe it's just
unclear. You.. boy. This girl is important to you... you may not know it now.. but you
will. And you young miss... don't let this boy deceive you. I'm sure both of you will forget
what I've told you today.. but if there is one thing I ask you not to forget.. is to know one
another.. so that in the future if anything should happen you know one another. It maybe
in a year.. maybe 10 years.. who knows. It seems that fate will
have its way with you two, for that I am certain... that is all I know. "

Landon and I just stared at one another, we both looked down. I was blushing.. I never
looked at Landon in that way. I exited to find Nancy talking to some clown about his
balloons. I tried to play it off, but Landon touched my shoulder and turned me around.
" Jamie.. I don't know you... but don't say anything to anyone about what the lady said ok?
" I just looked at him.. I was kind of hurt by what he said. Who would I tell? Well maybe
Nancy.. but then again Nancy does have a big mouth. SO I suppose I understood what he
said. Suddenly out of nowhere Jessica came back and apologized to Landon.

" Hey.. I'm sorry about that. Are you mad? "
Landon just looked at her, " Naw, not really. But.. you could've done that another time. "
I wonder what they were talking about. Well they turned to leave and Landon just nodded
his head at me. I replied with a nod of my own. I didn't know what to think of what the
lady told me.. that she can't see a future, that a lone figure will be there for me.. my dad
perhaps? I don't know.. and something about Landon? This was getting too weird for me.
Nancy had to be home by 7 so we began to walk home.
As we walked we talked about the typical stuff. She mainly asked the questions and I just
answered with a occasional " uh huh.. yeah ", but as we were walking the voice of the
gypsy lady rang in my head. I couldn't get it out of my mind. Nancy and I parted ways and
I went inside my house. I found my dad asleep on his chair with the tv on. I just woke him
up and told him she should sleep in his room. He didn't and just woke up.

" How was your day honey? " he asked.

" Good daddy, what's to eat? "
We had some dinner and I went upstairs and did homework and just fell asleep.
Another day tomorrow..